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bissonata

American  
[bis-uh-nah-tuh, -ney-] / ˌbɪs əˈnɑ tə, -ˈneɪ- /

noun

  1. a coarse woolen cloth constructed in plain weave and dyed black or brown, used in the manufacture of clerical vestments.

Etymology

Origin of bissonata

Of uncertain origin

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